Miscarriage stories of loss, hope and help. It's always devastating to experience a loss. It can cause you to feel alone, isolated. There's no 'right' way to feel - a range of reactions are possible and normal. In addition to the grief you may feel, your body will be undergoing some profound hormonal adjustments, which may make you feel very emotionally volatile. If you have had a miscarriage, take the time to understand better why these occur and why it is not your fault.

"A common anatomical problem is a weak cervix, which means the cervix is not strong enough to hold the baby. In this case, miscarriage usually happens after 15 weeks," explains Dr Neuberg.

"If this has happened, you can have a stitch put in the neck of the cervix after you fall pregnant again to reduce your risk. It's a quick operation under general anaesthetic and the stitch is removed before you go into labour," says Mervi Jokinen, a spokeswoman for The Royal College of Midwives.

Dr Neuberg explains: "APS can be treated with aspirin to thin the blood. Aspirin stops the blood cells sticking together and creates a better circulation in the lining of the uterus, reducing the risk of miscarriage."

Some women don't make enough progesterone, the hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus to nourish a fertilised egg. If the uterus lining can't sustain an egg, miscarriage will occur.

"A blood test and a biopsy of a small amount of tissue taken from the uterus lining can determine whether you are producing enough progesterone naturally. This hormone imbalance can be caused by diabetes mellitus or thyroid disease," adds Barbara.

"Minor infections such as coughs and colds aren't harmful.

"But a high temperature and some illnesses or infections, such as German measles, may also cause miscarriage. So if you begin to get a temperature, contact your GP," says Mervi.

But it's not just body or genetic problems that are to blame. A miscarriage can also be caused by lifestyle choices such as flying and eating certain foods.

"One of the common questions I'm asked is: 'Can I fly?' and I would suggest that if you've had any bleeding, or previous miscarriages, then think twice about going on a long-haul flight," says Dr Neuberg.

"You don't want to be stuck at 30,000 feet having a miscarriage.

Plus, most insurance firms won't give you a holiday policy if you're less than eight-weeks' pregnant.

"You should also avoid putting yourself at risk by not carrying heavy objects or climbing up ladders."

Of 1,063 pregnant women who did not change their caffeine consumption during pregnancy, researchers found women who drank more than 200mg - two cups - had twice the miscarriage risk of a woman who drank no caffeine.

However a spokeswoman from the Royal College of Midwives said: "We commissioned similar research published last year which showed no such link."

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